SouthCoast Sports Calendar

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Apr 28, 2011 at 12:01 AM

BASEBALL

BASEBALL

WHALING CITY SIGN-UPS: The Whaling City Youth Baseball League will be holding sign-ups for all new and returning tee ball and instructional league players from now until May 1. Tee ball fee is $70 and instructional league is $90, which can be recouped through the sale of raffle tickets. Children ages 5 or 6 as of May 1 are eligible for tee ball, and ages 7-10 are eligible for instructional league. Children from New Bedford, Acushnet, Dartmouth, Freetown, Westport, Rochester and Fairhaven are eligible. Parents need to provide a copy of the child's birth certificate, proof of residency and fee. Call Jarrod Dallaire at (508) 985-3951.

Acushnet Post 265 Legion: Post 265 will be holding Senior and Junior American Legion registration on Sunday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Champions Field press box at Pope Park in Acushnet. All returning players and players ages 15-19 from the Greater New Bedford are invited to register for either or both programs. If you are unable to attend, contact Mike Desrosiers at (774) 929-7923 or email him at mdesrosiers@m3ipinc.com or Al Gauthier at (401) 258-2741 or email gauthieral@newporthotelgroup.com

middleboro legion: Has begun online registration at www.middleborobaseball.com for residents of Lakeville and Middleboro and certain parts of Freetown and Rochester, as well as players who attend Middleboro High School and Apponequet High School, ages 15-18. Contact Ron Holmgren at cparhh@juno.com

Greater N.B. Colt/Palomino Baseball League: Baseball sign-ups for youth age 15 to 19 on Saturday, April 30, from noon to 2 p.m. at Buttonwood Park. Field 1. Need birth certificate and $20 sign-up fee. For more info call Norm Beauregard at (508) 994-7964 or Henri Valois at (508) 995-7417.

Dartmouth Junior Legion Sign-ups: Dartmouth Junior Legion will hold sign-ups Sunday, May 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Wild Pitch indoor batting cages on Orchard Street in New Bedford. All interested players age 14-17 from Dartmouth and New Bedford are invited to register for the program. Interested parties may also contact Kurt Dreher at kcd619@comcast.net prior to sign-ups with any questions regarding the team.

Greater NB Colt/Palomino Baseball League: Signups for youth ages 15-19 is on Saturday, April 30, from noon to 2 p.m. at Buttonwood Park in New Bedford. Please bring birth certificate and $20 sign-up fee. Call Norm Beauregard at (508) 994-7964 or Henry Valois at (508) 995-7417 for more information.

BRIAN ROSE BASEBALL SUMMER CLINICS: Two weeks — June 27-July 1 and July 18-22 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. — for ages 6-14 at Old Hammondtown School in Mattapoisett. Former Red Sox pitcher Brian Rose will run the camp. Register by May 31 and be entered in a raffle for a free week of camp in 2012. For more information, visit BrianRoseBaseball.com

BASKETBALL

JOHN J. ANDRADE SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUE: The Wareham JBA will hold the annual league this summer. It is open to both year-round and summer residents of Wareham, girls and boys in Grades 3-9. The cost is $50 per player. Registration will be held at Shirt Shack in Wareham on Saturday, May 7 and Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone interested in coaching will also need to sign up on those days. Contact Jay Roberts at jbacoachjay@yahoo.com for more information.

BISHOP STANG BASKETBALL CLINICS: A Basketball Skills Clinic for boys and girls ages 10-16 will be held July 11-14 for $125. It teaches fundamentals in small groups. There will also be an advanced boys clinic for those entering Grades 8-12 from July 25-28 for $125 that will teach skills and competition at a high level. Also offered in a girls basketball clinic Aug. 1-4 for ages 12-18 for $125. Contact Joe Balestracci at 508-636-8058 or jbalestracci@bishopstang.com for more information. Visit www.BishopStang.com to download registration forms.

FOOTBALL

NEW BEDFORD BEARS POP WARNER SIGN-UP: The New Bedford BEARS Pop Warner Football & Cheer Assoc. is conducting its 2011 Registration for football players and cheerleaders, ages 7-15 on Saturday, April 30, from 9 a.m. to noon at the New Bedford Boys & Girls Club. Please bring the participants original birth certificate (with raised seal) and the registration fee of $100 for football and $75 for cheer. Payment plans are available for qualifying participants. Call Danny and Bunny Conceiaco at (508) 985-0075 and visit: www.newbedfordbears.com.

WHALERS YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE: The Whalers, who are part of the AYF youth football and cheer association, and members of the Blackstone Valley American Youth Football Conference, are holding sign-ups at Howland Place in New Bedford on Friday, April 29, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to noon. The league is for boys and girls ages 5-14 and in grades K-8. The league is open to all residents of New Bedford and surrounding areas. No residency requirements or waivers needed.

GOLF

whaling city junior golf: The academy, which is for boys and girls ages 13-17, prepares them for high school golf team. Curriculum includes swing fundamentals, short game, course etiquette, USGA rules and tournament play. WCJGA will run Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 a.m.-12 p.m. June 28-July 28. Cost is $10/day and includes instruction and green fees. Written applications (will be required prior to participation) and can be obtained at the Whaling City Golf Course, or by contacting Bob Mitchell at bmitchgolf@comcast.net

OLD ROCHESTER HALL OF FAME GOLF TOURNAMENT: Sunday, May 1, at the Bay Club in Mattapoisett. Team best ball format with Callaway scoring. Shotgun start is 12:30 p.m. The $175 entry fee includes golf, cart, prizes, buffet lunch and use of practice facilities. For more information or to register, contact Bob Hohne at (508) 758-9081 or e-mail rhohne@orr.mec.edu.

Hetland Panthers Youth Hockey 4th Annual Golf Tourney: Friday, June 10, 1 p.m. shotgun start at Whaling City Golf Course in New Bedford. Cost is only $100 which includes 18 holes of golf with cart, mixed grill dinner, chance to win cash, trip, car and many other great prizes including an autographed Boston Bruins jersey. Applications available on hetlandpanthers.com or email Brian Rose at brose@brianrosebaseball.com

Friendly Sons Scholarship Classic: The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick will hold their 7th annual Scholarship Fund Golf Classic on Saturday, June 18, at Allendale Country Club. 1:30 p.m. shotgun start. Four person scramble. Prizes for top three teams, closest to pins and long drive. $125.00 per person includes golf, cart, range balls, gift and dinner at Allendale's function facility with a live band. $20.00 per person for dinner only. All proceeds goes to our Scholarship Fund for area high school seniors. Call Jim Morrison at (508) 995-1994.

GNB VOC-TECH HALL OF FAME GOLF TOURNAMENT: Will be held at 1 p.m. June 4 at Acushnet River Valley. Cost os $100 and includes 18 holes, cart, steak dinner and a number of gifts. Prizes for hole in one, longest drive and closest to the pin, as well as top teams. All proceeds benefit the school's hall of fame and scholarship programs.

NEW BEDFORD YOUTH SOCCER: Fall Recreational Program Registration for Boys & Girls born between 8/1/1997 and 7/31/2007 will be held on Saturday, May 7 and Saturday, May 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Buttonwood Park Senior Center. Registration fee $60 first child, $50 second child, with $150 maximum per family. Must bring birth certificate, and proof of New Bedford residency.

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SOUTHCOAST SELECT HOCKEY: The Spring Skills Sessions for Mites & Squirts will run Sunday mornings from 10:50-11:50 a.m. at the Bridgewater Ice Arena. The cost is $125 for 10 sessions or $20 walk-on. For more information, contact Ken Gouveia at (508) 965-3084 or kengouveia@comcast.net

vOLLEYBALL

NEW BEDFORD VOLLEYBALL CAMPS: The 20th annual Whaler Volleyball Camp will be held Aug. 15-19 at New Bedford High School for boys and girls in Grades 7-12. Cost is $150. For more information, contact Neil Macedo at (508) 758-3051 or Steve De Rossi at (774) 202-5497. Also being offered in a beginner's camp for boys and girls in Grades 1-6 Aug. 15-18 from 9 to 11:45 a.m. for $60. Contact Macedo for more information.

Miscellaneous

Gleason Family YMCA Cinco de Mayo Zumba-athon: Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with friends and family 7-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, at the Y with four instructors and a live DJ. Have fun, burn calories, and help a great cause at the same time. Fees are $5 for members and $10 for non-members. All proceeds go towards the Annual Scholarship Fund. Call Lu Brito at (508) 295-9622 ext. 19.

Gleason Family YMCA 5K: The Gleason Family YMCA will hold its 9th Annual 5K Road Race at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 14. Runners and walkers will leave Onset Pier for a 5K (3.1 mile) race through Onset Village. The course is certified by the USA Track and Field Association. Cash prizes for top Male and Female runners. Refreshments served after race. Register before April 15, adult fee is $20 and children under 12 $15. After April 15, adults are $22 and children $17. Free t-shirts to first 150 registrations. Register online at www.jbrace.com. For more information, call (508) 295-9622.

Dartmouth 26 mile Bicycle Race: The Dartmouth Lions Club is pleased to announce its second annual 26-mile Bicycle Race, the Strides Ride for Diabetes Awareness to be held on Sunday, July 24, starting and finishing at Dartmouth High School. Check-in at 8 a.m., event starts at 9 a.m., with Police & EMT Escort, Course Marshalls on all turns. Water station at MidPoint. $20 entry fee for Early Birds prior to July 5, $25 thereafter. $100 fundraising requirement. Applications by email to DartmouthLions@comcast.net or call (774) 929-7352.

41st Mattapoisett Road Race: Starts at 9 a.m on Monday, July 4 at Shipyard Park. All proceeds from the race are awarded to college-bound senior athletes from Old Rochester Regional High School. For more information and registration, www.mattapoisettroadrace.com

fairhaven father's day road Race: The 37th annual 5k and 10k races will take place Sunday, June 19, at 9 a.m. at Hastings Middle School in Fairhaven. Free t-shirts and tavern mugs to the first 1,000 entries. Early entries cost $15 and must be received before June 1. After that, the entry cost is $20 and must be received by 4 p.m. on June 18. For those under 13 or over 70, receive their entry for half price. Register at www.jbrace.com

Notices may be mailed to Sports Calendar, The Standard-Times, 25 Elm St., New Bedford, MA 02742, e-mailed to sports@s-t.com or faxed to (508) 997-7491. Notices without stop dates will run three weeks. The sports calendar runs every Thursday, with a cut-off time of 3 p.m. Tuesday for submissions.

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